BURNHAM-ON-SEA MP James Heappey visited charity Somewhere House Somerset to discuss developments in support for people with mental health problems.

The charity wrote to Mr Heappey following the news the Government is pledging £6m to help children with alcoholic parents get support and advice.

The goal of the meeting was to discuss recent Government changes and developments in the support of mental health services for children and adults.

Mental health services in Somerset, including the NHS, are increasingly experiencing long waiting lists for both adult and children services.

The charity told Mr Heappey how it is working with more young people and helping to support schools.

Mr Heappey expressed how he sees the benefit of organisations working together to help alleviate mental health, emotional distress and suffering of people in the community.

He also recognised how charitable organisations such as Somewhere House Somerset need financial support.

Angie Clarke, CEO of Somewhere House, said: “This meeting was an important step in getting the support of Government so organisations, such as Somewhere House, can get the backing needed to provide community interventions.”